Monday, February 4, 2013

Tres Sugar's 2013 "Wow-Worthy Wedding Ideas"

We found these 2013 "Wow-Worthy Wedding Ideas" here on tressugar.com Some of them we thought were great ideas and others weren't our favorite. What do you think? Which of them would you consider?

Tell Your Love Story With Your Cake

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cake designer Rheena Sy said silhouettes on cakes is the next big
thing, along with more personalization. This cake, for instance, tells
the couple's love story from first date to wedding day using simple
colors and design.

Become Movie Stars With a 3D Wedding Video

What do you get when you mix Hollywood cameramen, the 3D technology used for The Hobbit, and your wedding day? A wedding video of the future! The future is now, according to Sasha from Golden Gate 3D,
who says that while a 3D wedding video is a luxury item (a full package
can run you $15,000), the bang's worth your buck. You get a 2D video
and a 3D video, and you don't even have to hire a photographer! The
company will pull out stills from the video for a collection of
high-quality wedding photos. And in case you're wondering, no — you will
not look fat in 3D. If anything, you should look thinner!

Make Your Tablescapes Memorable With Sequined Chevron Table Runners

It doesn't get much more fun or trendy than sequined table linens with a chevron pattern. La Tavola Linens
had a table-runner version (they also come in full tablecloths) of this
new style on display at the show, and it made me want to get married
again just to use them! Laurel from La Tavola said that clean and
classic linens are coming back in style (bye bye, burlap), but that
doesn't mean you can't have fun with sparkle.

Glam Up Your Wedding Gown With Lots of Sparkle

Jin Wang, owner of Jin Wang bridal atelier, said she's seeing sparkle done in a nontraditional way on wedding
dresses. She had a variety of sequined, crystal-encrusted, and beaded
sheaths from her boutique on display at the fair, and these sensual
frocks would up the glam factor at any wedding.

Give Your Dessert an Unconventional Twist With a Gelato Cart

Sweet Springs Rentals
was on hand at the fair serving up gelato from its cart. The company
offers a variety of quirky services for dishing up treats to your wedding
guests, including an Italian-style espresso bar and a margarita
machine! John, the owner, said the gelato cart is especially popular
with the kids, and it's the perfect icebreaker, as it gets guests
interacting with each other.

Get Your Guests Glittery With Gilded Cake Pops

You know it's a good
party when your guests leave covered in glitter, which is exactly what
happens if you serve these gilded cake pops from Sweet Lauren Cakes.
Don't worry — the glitter is completely edible, and Lauren says that's
just one of many creative cake pop ideas. There's funfetti (a recent
trend in the cake-pop world) and even "people pops" with custom-designed
faces of the bride and groom. Bonus: the face pops can be used as
photo-booth props!

Swap Metal For Wood Wedding Bands

Brian Wachs of Elegant Woodworking Gifts showed off an unusual twist on the platinum wedding
band — a handcrafted bent-wood ring made by steaming the wood. They may
not last as long as their metal counterparts, but these unique and
affordable ($120 with a box) rings are made from recycled wood and are
sealed with an airline epoxy for durability.

Make a Statement With One Type of Flower

Ariel from Floramor
said that it's all about keeping florals simple in 2013. Texture is
just as important than the type of flower, and choosing just one — like
baby's breath — makes an impact.

Spice Up Your Cupcakes With Tea or Spice Flavors

Alexandria from Sibby's Cupcakery gave us the scoop on the up-and-coming flavors in wedding
cupcakes: spices and teas (like spiced chai). Other fresh flavors
include grapefruit, salted caramel, and breakfast-inspired mixes like
french toast.